Circontrol eVolve Smart Series User manual

User Manual
eVolve
Smart
Series

Post & Wallbox eVolve Smart Series
User Manual
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Here’s your
guide to use and
configure eVolve.
So, hello!
Features
How to use it?
Start charging
Stop charging
How to configure it?
Introduction
What's needed
Connection
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Setup Webpage
Dashboard
Network
Modem
Security
Locale
Time
Integrations
Firmware
Configuration Update
OCPP 1.5
Introduction
Before starting
Configuration
Checkup
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OCPP 1.6
Introduction
Before starting
License activation
Configuration
Checkup
Monitoring
Technical Data
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eVolve Smart Series User Manual
This manual provides information about the usability and configuration of
the Post and Wallbox eVolve Smart, which has been designed and tested to
allow electric vehicle charging, specified in IEC 61851.
It contains all the necessary information for safe use and help to get the
best performance from it with step-by-step configuration instructions.
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THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE USED FOR IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT
• Complies with IEC 61851, Electric vehicle conductive charging
system (IEC 61851-1 and IEC 61851-21-2).
• Complies with IEC 62196, Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle couplers
and vehicle inlets (IEC 62196-1 and IEC 62196-2).
• Standards: 2014/35/UE, LVD;2014/30/UE, EMC.
• RFID complies with ISO/IEC 14443A/B
• Modem 4G complies with CE/RED
INFORMATION
Informs about useful information to take on account
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ATTENTION!
Indicates that the damage to property can occur if
appropiate precautions are not taken.

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So, hello!
The Charge Point may not include elements of electrical protection.
• Read all the instructions before
using and configurating this
product.
• Do not use this unit for anything
other than electric vehicle
charging.
• Do not modify this unit. If modified,
CIRCONTROL will reject all
responsibility and the warranty
will be void.
• Comply strictly with electrical
safety regulations according to
your country.
• Do not make repairs or
manipulations with the unit
energised.
• Only trained and qualified
personnel should have access to
electrical parts inside the device.
• Check the installation annually by
a qualified technician.
• Remove from service any item that
has a fault that could be dangerous
for users (broken plugs, caps that
don’t close...).
• Use only Circontrol supplied spare
parts.
• Do not use this product if the
enclosure or the EV connector is
broken, cracked, open, or shows
any other indication of damage.
• Adaptors or conversion adapters
and cord extensions set are not
allowed to be used.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read carefully all the instructions before manipulating
the unit.

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3 — Display LCD
4 — RFID Reader
5 — Wall support
6 — Plugs*
7 — Key lock access
8 — Base
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Features
Charge Point may not include elements of electrical protection.
• Display: Information about the
status of the connectors and
detailed data as kWh and duration
time.
• Connector Lock: Type 2
connector has a lock system
to avoid disconnection of EV
meanwhile is charging.
• Light beacon: Three colour
led indicates the status of the
connectors.
• RFID: User authentication.
• Ethernet: TCP/IP communication
for remote supervision and
configuration.
• 3G Modem (optional): For
those places where wired
communications are not
sufficient.
• Energy metering: Integrated
meter built is measuring power
and energy consumed by the EV
during a charge transaction.
• Remote access: For supervision
and control from everywhere.
• Charge transaction historics:
Charge Point is capable of storing
information about the charge
transactions.
• OCPP: Open standard
communication protocol, allows
communication between the
Charge Point and the Central
System.
MAIN FEATURES OF THE UNIT

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AStart Charging
1. The first step is to show the proximity card to the reader*
Once done, the Led Beacon turns Blue and the Display shows the following
sequence of messages:
2. Plug the cable to the vehicle, choose one available socket (in case there
are more than one) and plug the cable to the Charge Point.
Once done, the Display shows the following sequence of messages:
*If the proximity card reader is disabled, charge transaction starts
automatically when a vehicle is detected.

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How to use it?
BStop Charging
1. The first step is to show the proximity card to the reader*
Once done, the Led Beacon turns Green and the Display shows the
summary of the charge transaction:
2. Unplug the cable from both sides.
Once done, the connector becomes available and the Display shows the
following sequence of messages:
*If the proximity card reader is disabled, charge transaction stops
automatically when a cable is disconnected from the vehicle.

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AIntroduction
The Charge Point can be configured and monitorized to establish
preferences or specific setup using integrated Ethernet communication
port allocated in the main controller device.
BWhat’s needed
Before proceeding with the configuration, make sure all the following is
ready:
Computer running Microsoft Windows,
at least Windows XP .
UTP Cable
IPSetup.exe (Software provided by
Circontrol)

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How to configure it?
Charge Point is delivered with default network setting of “DHCP enabled”.
It means that the charge station will try to obtain an IP address from a
DHCP server available on the network.
Connecting a PC directly with the Charge Point needs to be done with
static IP address. The PC and the Charge Point must be in the same
network and in the same range.
CConnection
In order to change the IP of the Charge Point, use “IP Setup”.
• Enter the MAC of the device
• Enter the desired IP Address
• Click on “Configure”
Once done, the Setup Webpage is opened automatically on the default
web browser.

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Setup webpage allows managing networking setup, upgrading devices and
other options.
To access the setup web page, open a web browser and enter the IP address
previously configured.
ADashboard
Overview
As a relevant information, the ‘Summary’ shows:
• Firmware version: Version of the firmware currently working in the
Charge Point
• MAC Address: Identifier of the network card of the Charge Point

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Setup Webpage
Devices Status
As a relevant information, the ‘Devices Status’ shows:
• Device name: Name of the devices inside the Charge Point
• Status: OK (online) / NOT OK (offline)

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System Status
The information shown in this section is basically relative to the state of the
Control Board of the Charge Point
This is necessary for the technical service staff but does not show any
information regarding the external connection of the Charge Point or the
charging session.

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Modem Status
When the cellular connection is successful, this section shows the public IP,
the signal strength and other information related to the SIM Card.
Good signal Bad signalModerate signal
-80 dBm -90 dBm-50 dBm -100 dBm
The following diagram shows an approximated range of signal strength that
can be obtained depending on the location of the Charge Point:

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Drivers
The information shown in this section is regard to the drivers that the
Charge Point needs in order to recognize the different devices inside the
Charge Point, such as the meters, the Mode 3 controller, the RFID reader,
etc.

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Repository Sources
The information shown in this section is basically related to the internal
behavior of the Charge Point.
This is necessary for the technical service staff but does not show any
information regarding the external connection of the Charge Point or the
charging session.

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System Logs
The logs shown in this section are automatically produced by the Charge
Point, it is a detailed list of the charging sessions, system performance, or
user activities.
This logs are created since Charge Point is powered On. Even if Charge
Point is restarted the logs are saved.